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8 Things You Should Never Put In The Washing Machine

The modern electric washing machine is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century. Back in the day, one would have to ...
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6 things you should never put in your washing machine, laundry pros say

Key Points Keep delicate, embellished, leather, and dry-clean-only items out of the washer.Pre-treat heavily soiled fabrics ...
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4 Dry-Clean Only Items You Can Actually Hand Wash, According to a Laundry Pro

You can hand wash some dry cleaning items that are made up of some cotton blends, silk, wool, rayon, and viscose. Hand wash these items in cold water with a gentle laundry detergent to prevent ...
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Stop putting these 15 items in your washing machine

Some items destroy washers, void warranties, and trap bacteria. Skip these fifteen: coins, keys, underwire bras, embellished ...
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7 Unexpected Items You Didn't Know You Could Clean in Your Washing Machine

When it comes to our favorite clothes, many of us are extra careful loading the washing machine. Checking tags, separating colors and choosing the right temperature are all great laundry practices to ...
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How To Hand-Wash Clothes—And When You Actually Need To

When a tag reads “hand-wash only,” heed the instructions. Learn when and how to hand-wash clothes in the sink and steps for drying delicate items.